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Micah 2:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Micah 2:8

Verse 8 of 13

Scripture focus

Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

Micah 2:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Micah 2:8

Theological / Devotional

Even of late. Literally, “yesterday.” The meaning of the clause thus introduced is obscure. By a change in the Hebrew the RSV reads, “But you rise against my people as an enemy.”

As an enemy. An accusation against those of the upper class, who treat the common people “as an enemy,” by robbery and plunder. Though they were apostate and sinful, God, out of His abiding love, still calls Israel “my people” (see Isaiah 49:14-16; John 1:11).

The robe. Hebrew salmah, the outer mantle used also for covering the body during sleep. The creditor was not permitted to keep the salmah from the debtor during the night (see on Exodus 22:26).

Averse from war. Those of the upper class seized these garments from the peaceful common people.

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